Monitor Standby apon initial NEW computer boot up, I CAN'T SEE ANYTHING, HELP!

yaggayagga Havn't you heard? ... New
edited August 2003 in Hardware
Help, does anyone know what may cause a brand new home built computer with quality parts to put monitor(s) on standby? I can't see anything and it is driving me crazy!:( :confused::mad: The rest of the computer seems to work absolutely fine, but I can't see the monitor. I have tried multiple things but none have changed it at all. Any ideas? Could it be the graphics card, or the motherboard? My graphics card is only an Asylum FX 5200 ultra because I couldn't wait any longer to get the 5600 ultra(stores were out of them).

Computer configuration:

-Asus P4C800-E Deluxe
-2.8 Ghz P4 w/800 FSB and HT
-512 Mb corsair XMS DDR memory
-Asylum FX 5200 ultra graphics card

:confused::confused::confused::confused::confused:
:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

Comments

  • karatekidkaratekid Ogdensburg, NY
    edited August 2003
    Does the monitor work fine before loading Windows? Like, can you go into the BIOS, or see the Windows splash screen fine?
  • yaggayagga Havn't you heard? ... New
    edited August 2003
    Yes the monitor works fine, I have not loaded windows because the monitor goes to standby, when I unplug it from the back it wakes up and says no signal. I also cannot go into bios because my monitor goes to sleep when I start the computer. I have tried 2 monitors and messed with the 2 plugs on the graphics card. The monitors work just fine on any other computer.
  • stoopidstoopid Albany, NY New
    edited August 2003
    I think the monitors are going into standby because they're losing signal from the video card (ie -- video card issue).
  • yaggayagga Havn't you heard? ... New
    edited August 2003
    I have now tried an FX 5600 card that I forgot I ordered online and same thing happens. Dam* (can we say that here?) online store, only one that doesn't send you an email. I'm mad now:mad: . I have to pay a 15% open box return fee probably.

    The problem should be in the motherboard, processor, or memory, and possibly graphics card. Tried 2 graphics card so doubt that is it and memory is also probably not it. Motherboard does not beep any warnings.

    My next step maybe is to throw the computer out a window, always did wonders to my crappy Compaq.
  • Mt_GoatMt_Goat Head Cheezy Knob Pflugerville (north of Austin) Icrontian
    edited August 2003
    Have you tried clearing the bios with the CMOS jumper?
  • Cool-CanuckCool-Canuck
    edited August 2003
    Let's not panic now. :) Sounds like your computer is not booting. Are you getting any beeps on start up?
    As mtgoat suggests, clear the CMOS and make sure that all the jumpers are where they are suppose to be. Check the manual for those.

    Make sure the video card and memory are firmly inserted, although these should give you some warning beeps if not correct.
  • yaggayagga Havn't you heard? ... New
    edited August 2003
    Yes I have cleared the cmos, although everything is brand new and I have not set any thing in the bios. I have check the jumper settings, all are correct. There are no beeps (which I have already said). Please keep giving oppinions though. I am very impressed with how many and how fast I have got them.

    By the way, you "signature" is so true, too bad I am at the losing end right now.
  • yaggayagga Havn't you heard? ... New
    edited August 2003
    I am refering to Mtgoats signature.

    *grammer/typo error --- you -should be- your

    *spelling error --- oppinion -should be- opinion
  • Mt_GoatMt_Goat Head Cheezy Knob Pflugerville (north of Austin) Icrontian
    edited August 2003
    OK, So this system hasn't been up and running at all yet. Now we are at that familiar place where a new system won't boot. Have you tried to re-seat the memory in the DIMM slot(s). I recomend only using one to start with anyway. When you say
    The rest of the computer seems to work absolutely fine, but I can't see the monitor
    I take it you mean you can hear the fans run when the power is applied??? If you have fans running, the indicator light on the mobo is on and no post it is most likely that memory or video card isn't seated correctly.

    If just re-seating memory and video card don't do it then I recomend unpluging the machine and disconnect all cables except the ATX connector, fan for the heatsink and case connections. Make sure all case connections are correct. Remove the memory and video card then reset the CMOS and double check any other jumpers again. Next push the memory and video card firmly into the slots. The memory should lock the lifters firmly into plce with a snap when installed correctly. If this still doesn't work then your board may be shorting against the case somewhere. If so then you should remove the board and plce it on the static bag it came in on a table where you can get the ATX cable from the case to the ATX connector on the board. Re-seat the CPU and replace the heatsink making sure you plug it to the fan header so marked. Next install one stick of memory and the video card. Connect the monitor plug to the card and touch a screwdriver to the 2 case connections marked power button. Once the fan on the heatsink starts it will run on its own. If everything works at this point you will need to leave the memory and CPU on the board and assess where you may have gone wrong installing the board into the case. I hope you're not standing on carpet while doing any work. ;) If it still won't work out of the case give a shout back here.
  • yaggayagga Havn't you heard? ... New
    edited August 2003
    I have done most of that, but have not taken the board out. I will give it a try. Maybe if it is shorting out I can double up on the spacers/extenders. I just hope nothing is faulty and that I haven't shocked anything which I don't think I have. Rubber shoes are a good insulator for carpet right? I also use a homemade static band using 14 guage wiring.

    Thanks for a long reply.
  • Mt_GoatMt_Goat Head Cheezy Knob Pflugerville (north of Austin) Icrontian
    edited August 2003
    Rubber shoes are a good insulator for carpet right?

    Rubber on nylon and/or rayon= home made electricity. :(
    Most carpet is made of nylon and/or rayon. ouch
  • yaggayagga Havn't you heard? ... New
    edited August 2003
    Well good thing I didn't put the processor in on carpet.

    But, better is to dare things and win, bla bla bla ...

    And I didn't move, and I had both my wrists grounded, and I didn't touch delicate parts.;)
  • karatekidkaratekid Ogdensburg, NY
    edited August 2003
    I'm with mtgoat, it's time to take the motherboard out of the case. I would strip the computer down even more tough and not even plug the memory or video card in. This leaves just two variables, the motherboard and the CPU, and if both of those are working than you will hear a bunch a beeps (BTW, be sure to plug the speaker into the motherboard.)
  • Mt_GoatMt_Goat Head Cheezy Knob Pflugerville (north of Austin) Icrontian
    edited August 2003
    (BTW, be sure to plug the speaker into the motherboard.)

    Sounds like me the last time I was stuck. I think it will take quite a while for me to diagnose after forgetting to plug the speaker in.:rolleyes:
  • yaggayagga Havn't you heard? ... New
    edited August 2003
    I AM SHOUTING BACK LIKE YOU SAID! NO LUCK, EVEN AFTER TIGHTNING THAT 4 PIN SQUARE PLUG WHICH TOOK A LOT OF EFFORT TO GET IN ALL THE WAY AND STRAIGHT! IT USED TO BEEP WHEN THE BOARD WAS IN THE CASE, BUT NOW DOESN'T AT ALL! MESSED WITH MEMORY, GRAPHICS, CPU, PLUGS, BUT NO LUCK!

    :confused::mad::confused::mad::confused::mad:
  • Mt_GoatMt_Goat Head Cheezy Knob Pflugerville (north of Austin) Icrontian
    edited August 2003
    So it id beep before and doesn't beep now??? Are you sure the connection is correct for the speaker? Have you tried it without the memory and video card as karatekid mentioned?
  • AMD-FanAMD-Fan Virginia Beach
    edited August 2003
    I can see you need to kick back patience is number one here
    only through deliberate trial and error will you locate the problem.
    These guys are giving great advice some of your replys indicate
    I did most of that? I recomend methodically following the advice
    and be patient until you find the problem after its fixed cuss
    away. lol My idea is check the ribbon cables to your harddrive
    and all connectors. Does that video card have a power in connector? (already covered maybe this thread is long) Clear your
    Bios like they said with all power disconected battery out ect.
    Then go back in Bios and set up by owners manual. Good luck
    Edit: I was just reading on newegg and somebody had some
    protective tape in the AGP slot removed it and all was fixed
    a long shot but give it a check.
  • yaggayagga Havn't you heard? ... New
    edited August 2003
    Absolutely NO LUCK! It either HAS to be motherboard (asus P4C800-E Deluxe <intel 875 chipset>) or cpu (P4 2.8 Ghz, 800 FSB) that is wrong.

    Any one have any input or ideas on which it could be, I am not even getting beeps anymore, but I have before.



    TEST...
  • Mt_GoatMt_Goat Head Cheezy Knob Pflugerville (north of Austin) Icrontian
    edited August 2003
    Got any other parts to swap out for testing purposes??? Another mobo and CPU would be great. Then you could test all your components one by one. That is what I do. ;)

    Hang in there as I know how frustrating this sort of thing can get.
  • yaggayagga Havn't you heard? ... New
    edited August 2003
    This is my second computer ever and my first one is not compatable with everything I have for this second computer.

    I have talked to a lot of reliable sources and I am returning motherboard for a replacement. I received it from Googlegear.com. I hope it is fast (less than 1 week!), I am so anctious (yes I know I can't spell that word right now).
  • SwordsmanSwordsman
    edited August 2003
    Just a thought, as it has happened here before.....No one asked how powerful your power supply is and whether you swapped it out to see if your getting what you need to boot that sucker. Fans and case lights are not an FX video card, DDR, and a P4! Before you send it back, swap the PS with a known, High power power supply, just for kicks!!

    S!
  • yaggayagga Havn't you heard? ... New
    edited August 2003
    For the record, I have an Antec TruePower 550 watt supply which I know works, after all there isn't hardly anything more powerful than that.
  • everreadyeverwileverreadyeverwil
    edited August 2003
    Well i kno that ure retrning the motherboard and this thread is Um old but with my older computer i had the same problum cause the IDE cables were plugged in upside down i turned them and then the problum was fixed. just my 2 cents
  • yaggayagga Havn't you heard? ... New
    edited August 2003
    Well, thanks, but...

    IDE cables only fit one direction now, (except for one side of the floppy cable) and I don't need IDE cables to start the computer up, just to get it really working with the os and such.

    ;)
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